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14/07/2026

A million lives. One decision.

Thousands of wildebeests cross the Mara River where survival has no second chances. Every step forward is a gamble for greener pastures.

Another giant has fallen.A year after we lost Craig, today we say goodbye to One Ton. I never had the privilege of photo...
07/07/2026

Another giant has fallen.

A year after we lost Craig, today we say goodbye to One Ton. I never had the privilege of photographing him, so these photographs of Craig carry my grief for them both.

Their loss leaves an emptiness that cannot be measured in ivory or years, only in silence. May we honour One Ton, not only with our words, but with a renewed commitment to protect the giants who still roam free.

Rest well, One Ton šŸ˜

Not every hunt ends in a meal. Some end in experience. The African crested porcupine carried its answer on its back. ...
06/07/2026

Not every hunt ends in a meal. Some end in experience.

The African crested porcupine carried its answer on its back.



The night drive was silent, until three young lion cubs found an opponent they didnā€™t understand. What followed wasnā€™t just an encounter. It was a lesson in curiosity, respect, and survival.



What unfolded over the next few minutes was one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters Iā€™ve ever been fortunate enough to witness.



For the cubs, it was another lesson in becoming lions. For the porcupine, it was simply another night staying alive.



Which image tells the story best?

03/07/2026

What do you think happened next?

One of the rarest lion sightings Iā€™ve ever witnessed on safari.

Three curious lion cubs decided to test their skills against one of Africaā€™s most heavily defended animals, the African crested porcupine.

Watch until the end and tell meā€¦ who do you think won this encounter?

Cloaked in Dust. With the timeless silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro watching from the horizon, the lone bull disappeared ...
01/07/2026

Cloaked in Dust.

With the timeless silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro watching from the horizon, the lone bull disappeared into a cloud of his own making.

In Amboseli, even the dust tells a story.

Which frame speaks to you the most?

26/06/2026

Future Border Pride.

18/06/2026

Natural probiotic.

As odd as it looks to us, for a baby elephant, a mouthful of momā€™s dung is essentially a natural probiotic. By eating small amounts of their motherā€™s dung, elephant calves acquire the vital microbes needed to digest grasses, leaves, and other plant matter later in life.

Gravity remained undefeated.The climb was majestic. The pose was perfect. The ending was unexpected. He tried to act coo...
16/06/2026

Gravity remained undefeated.

The climb was majestic.
The pose was perfect.
The ending was unexpected.

He tried to act cool but nature had other plans.

09/06/2026

He felt we were new there.

First lion sighting at the Ngorongoro Crater National Park.

03/06/2026

Natureā€™s sunscreen.

What looks like play is actually survival, cooling the skin, blocking the sun and keeping parasites away.
Good thing elephants invented mud therapy long before we did.

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